Ensemble Bonne Corde, Diana Vinagre - António Pereira da Costa: Concerti Grossi (2023) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Concerto VII in F Major: I. Preludio. Largo - Allegro
02. Concerto VII in F Major: II. Corrente
03. Concerto VII in F Major: III. Adagio
04. Concerto VII in F Major: IV. Allegro
05. Concerto VII in F Major: V. Allemanda
06. Concerto VIII in C Minor: I. Adagio
07. Concerto VIII in C Minor: II. Allegro
08. Concerto VIII in C Minor: III. Corrente
09. Concerto VIII in C Minor: IV. Adagio
10. Concerto VIII in C Minor: V. Gavotta
11. Concerto VIII in C Minor: VI. Minuetto. Allegro
12. Concerto IX in A Major: I. Grave
13. Concerto IX in A Major: II. Allegro - Adagio
14. Concerto IX in A Major: III. Allegro
15. Concerto IX in A Major: IV. Grave
16. Concerto IX in A Major: V. Allegro
17. Concerto IX in A Major: VI. Vivace
18. Concerto VI in B Minor: I. Largo
19. Concerto VI in B Minor: II. Allegro
20. Concerto VI in B Minor: III. Allegro
21. Concerto VI in B Minor: IV. Adagio
22. Concerto VI in B Minor: V. Allegro
23. Concerto VI in B Minor: VI. Giga
24. Concerto V in G Minor: I. Preludio. Largo - Allegro
25. Concerto V in G Minor: II. Corrente
26. Concerto V in G Minor: III. Grave
27. Concerto V in G Minor: IV. Allegro - Adagio
28. Concerto V in G Minor: V. Minuetto. Allegro
29. Concerto X in C Major: I. Adagio - Vivace - Allegro
30. Concerto X in C Major: II. Allegro
31. Concerto X in C Major: III. Adagio
32. Concerto X in C Major: IV. Allegro - Adagio
33. Concerto X in C Major: V. Marcia. Allegro



Very little is known about Antonio Pereira da Costa (c. 1697-1770), though the exceptional quality of his only surviving compositions - 12 Concerti grossi - earns him pride of place. He held the post of Chapel Master of the Cathedral of Funchal, the highest musical position in the Portuguese island of Madeira. Pereira da Costa's Concerti are the only set of Concerti grossi of Portuguese provenance identified to date. They were largely inspired by Corelli's, but frequently reveal an unmistakable "Iberian" flavour. These works embody the charm and freshness of a truly exquisite "tropical Baroque". Ensemble Bonne Corde presents the first recording of these pieces, which are a milestone in Portuguese eighteenth century instrumental music.

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